Ibn Saud at Fifty

Abstract

The year of the death of Ibn Saud’s father may be taken as a convenient point to reflect on the character, achievement and prospects of our subject, the more so since at this time 25 years had passed since he had become the effective leader of the Al Saud and another 25 years would pass before his death.

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Petroleum Smoke Lost Oman Iraq

I have conquered my Kingdom with my own sword and by my own efforts; let my sons exert their own efforts after me.